Systems Architect

Virtusa Corporation; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa Corporation is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology programs within the financial services sector, preferably banking. The role demands strong governance, stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, regulatory awareness, and proven experience delivering IT initiatives across international or multi-country environments.

The ideal candidate will hold a PMP certification, with at least seven years of hands-on PM experience managing scope,

Qualifications

• PMP certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on project management experience with responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, risks, resources, stakeholders, vendors, and delivery outcomes.
• Proven experience delivering IT projects within the financial services sector, preferably banking.
• Experience managing medium to large IT projects in banking or financial services environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in international, regional, or multi country environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience managing internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and third party service providers.
• Experience working with senior management, business sponsors, technology teams, and external vendors in a structured governance environment.

Skills

PMP certification

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Regulatory awareness

Multi-country delivery

Delivery methods: Waterfall/Agile/Hybr

Team & vendor management

Senior stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business/Finance

Job description

Job Description

The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects within the financial services sector, preferably banking. The role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, vendor coordination, regulatory awareness, and proven experience delivering IT initiatives across international or multi-country environments.

Job Description

The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects within the financial services sector, preferably banking. The role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, vendor coordination, regulatory awareness, and proven experience delivering IT initiatives across international or multi-country environments.

Mandatory Requirements

• PMP certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 7 years of actual hands-on project management experience, with responsibility for managing scope, schedule, cost, risks, resources, stakeholders, vendors, and delivery outcomes.
• Proven experience delivering IT projects within the financial services sector, preferably banking.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale IT projects in banking or financial services environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in international, regional, or multi country environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience managing internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and third party service providers.
• Experience working with senior management, business sponsors, technology teams, and external vendors in a structured governance environment.

Education And Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification is required.
• Additional certifications such as PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, ITIL, COBIT, or PMI ACP are preferred.